Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2023

Based on conversations we had with teachers, ViewSonic developed a solution to address their concerns when teaching online. Teachers can divide students into discussion groups. Teachers can also send students into breakout rooms and monitor them through a feature that recognizes whether or not students are engaged in discussions.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 16, 2024

It is not unusual for difficult discussions to arise in the classroom for both students and educators or between students. These discussions may be because of conflicting views, controversial topics, heightened emotions, and different experiences. When these rules and norms have been communicated, the discussion can begin.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 25, 2023

I was recently facilitating a training session on the station rotation model when several educators expressed concern about the noise level of the classroom during a station rotation lesson. Like most classroom expectations, I spend time directly teaching what each type of station should look and sound like.

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Blended Learning Classroom Management Discussions Writing 320

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2016

Classroom management. I am a classroom management perfectionist, and so letting go of control of my classroom—or rather, changing the type of control I had—is unnerving for me. Jamie Schnepp) In the traditional classroom, students were assigned seats and placed in neat little rows. For example, take seating.

Classroom Management 113

Classroom Management Discussions Communication Assignments 113

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2023

There are times when course material can unexpectedly ignite charged classroom discussions that leave both students and teachers feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. It is incumbent upon instructors to approach these types of discussions with care by creating a classroom atmosphere based on respect, open dialogue, and active engagement.

Discussions 111

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Faculty Focus

JULY 16, 2024

It is not unusual for difficult discussions to arise in the classroom for both students and educators or between students. These discussions may be because of conflicting views, controversial topics, heightened emotions, and different experiences. When these rules and norms have been communicated, the discussion can begin.

Discussions 105

Discussions Instructors Critical Thinking Communication 105

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

Two main factors can have a significant impact on a teacher’s emotional engagement at work: The quality of their relationships with students Student behaviors and classroom management. Student Behaviors and Classroom Management. The Playlist Model: Time to Work with Individual Students.

Teachers 365

Teachers Blended Learning Classroom Management Discussions 365

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

On Twitter I came across an exploratory discussion of Minecraft’s potential for school use. I dove in and began a journey that ultimately changed my perception of teaching and how I interact with my students. Minecraft is easy to use and implement in a classroom. Identify your “experts” in the field.

Teaching 168

Teaching Critical Thinking Essay Discussions 168

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

This also teaches students to hone their self-directed learning skills as they own more of the responsibility for their learning. Math Problem Solving: Work through complex math problems together, modeling problem-solving strategies, and discussing different approaches to find solutions.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

In fact, in my practice as an educator who teaches U.S. Therein lies a paradox I have struggled with in my career: How can I continue to teach students that questioning authority is not only okay, but sometimes necessary, while maintaining a position of authority myself? history in an urban St. They are for everyone.

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Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 102

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

revolution to more recent discussions on rights and liberties, there are lesson plans and activities available for whatever unit your students need. My advice: Model what you teach As I encourage my students to get involved in civics, I do the same. That, in turn, makes for less hectic days with better classroom management.

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Students History Essay High School 341

Teach Hub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Co-teaching, where two educators work together to deliver instruction to a group of students is not just a growing trend in education, but an innovative approach that enhances and strengthens learning experiences for teachers , students, and the school. Here we’ll take a closer look at the numerous benefits co-teaching has to offer.

Teaching 119

Teaching Teaching Methods Learning Styles Culture 119

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

Understanding implicit bias: Professional development sessions can begin by exploring the concept of implicit bias and its impact on teaching and learning. Educators can engage in activities and discussions to uncover their own biases and reflect on how these biases may influence their interactions with students.

Culture 297

Culture Schools Cognitive Development Classroom Management 297

Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2024

Part 1 of this series is available here: [link] This is the second article on Teaching through Translation, based on material adapted from the work I presented on in, Teaching across Cultures (Shaw 2021, used with permission). You should be very cautious with students who are bilingual.

Teaching 110

Teaching Lecturing Language Languages 110

Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2024

Part 1 of this series is available here: [link] This is the second article on Teaching through Translation, based on material adapted from the work I presented on in, Teaching across Cultures (Shaw 2021, used with permission). You should be very cautious with students who are bilingual.

Teaching 109

Teaching Lecturing Language Languages 109

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Educators use Reading Mastery to systematically teach key foundational literacy skills and how to read, comprehend, and write narrative and informational text of increasing complexity—while building oral language fluency skills. For more information about Reading Mastery , visit: mheonline.com/readingmasterytransformations.

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Reading Hybrid Learning English Science 223

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

USA, announced the launch of the A30 , the world’s first All-in-One Camera with AI Audio for the Classroom. The A30 is a multi-functional classroom tool that enhances the teaching experience by combining a document camera, web camera, microphone, and speaker. Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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Mobile Devices Gamification Science STEM 346

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan, a high school junior studying to become a secondary history teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning, was presenting findings from his extensive research to the staff at our school. The population of students I serve as a teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning are interested in pursuing a career in education.

High School 211

High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 211

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Through this process of teaching, getting student feedback, and revising my materials, I learned that my initial information literacy focus was too narrow. In response to this, my focus in teaching information literacy has broadened to include evaluating credibility and point of view in sources.

Teaching 130

Teaching Evaluation Discussions Plagiarism 130

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2024

Do you feel like our current approach to teaching and learning is working for either teachers or students? I hope individuals, teaching teams, schools, and districts will use this tool to reflect, discuss, and take action. I mean, who wants to give up power over the curriculum, pacing, and classroom management?

Education 284

Education Learning Students Discussions 284

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2017

We balanced specific technical training on our learning management system and particular web tools with discussions about best practices for classroom management and room design. We had honest conversations about how to exist and teach in this new environment. Time Management.

Middle School 208

Middle School Middle School Discussions Classroom Management 208

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2018

Teachers are already stretched when it comes to classroom management and covering all the required content. To make it easier for them, look for informal assessment practices that fit into the life of the classroom and result in data that’s easy for teachers to track and follow through on. 2 things I found interesting.

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Quizzes Students Classroom Management Assignments 242

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

If you work in education in 2020, you are making tough decisions about how to best reach and teach your learners in the midst of a global pandemic. Here’s how one special education teacher, Stephanie Landrum, who teaches at Horizon K-8 Charter School in Boulder, Co.,

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Disabilities Assignments Learning 218

Cult of Pedagogy

AUGUST 4, 2024

Most of my teaching experience was in middle schools, so I spent a lot of time with kids who were going through one of the most tumultuous transitions of their lives. The challenge with teaching these skills, however, is time. What’s the difference between Amazon and Bookshop.org?

Teaching 129

Teaching Students Assignments Skills 129

Edsurge

JULY 25, 2022

In Secretary Cardona’s vision to elevate the teaching profession, he highlights three priorities: improving teacher pipeline, supporting teacher growth and investing in teacher retention. One simple strategy capable of delivering high-impact results in this regard is the targeted use of classroom video.

Teachers 193

Teachers Coaching Feedback Classroom Management 193

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

In an upper elementary English or history class, students may have the opportunity to decide which discussion technique to use to discuss a short story. Teachers can spend time at the beginning of the school year onboarding the class to a few discussion strategies, like team roles, fishbowl, and graffiti team time.

Blended Learning 229

Blended Learning Learning History English 229

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Schools and districts are tasked with many challenges—from classroom management and test scores to student safety and emotional well-being. With thoughtfully developed tools, we can make great teaching more effective and empower teachers to create educational experiences that inspire students. Education is complicated.

Learning Outcomes 217

Learning Outcomes Beliefs Student Engagement Feedback 217

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Teaching is regarded as a noble profession. The amalgamation of all these traits is what makes our teaching interesting. Let’s explore some of these methods to help engage students in our teaching: Pose an interesting question. This type of technique hardly wavers their attention away from the teaching.

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Attention Teaching Instructors Minute Papers 122

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2017

How should an entire district begin teaching digital citizenship? She found in a school survey that nearly 90 percent of the elementary teachers weren’t aware that the district was teaching digital citizenship, despite the fact that every student was receiving instruction on it. Step 5: Push Awareness…. Step 6: …and PD.

Curriculum 214

Curriculum High School High School Classroom Management 214

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Through this process of teaching, getting student feedback, and revising my materials, I learned that my initial information literacy focus was too narrow. In response to this, my focus in teaching information literacy has broadened to include evaluating credibility and point of view in sources.

Teaching 111

Teaching Evaluation Discussions Plagiarism 111

Catlin Tucker

MAY 7, 2023

After students have completed moving through the station rotation, I post these self-reflection questions for students to think about and discuss with a partner: On a scale of 1-5 (five being the highest), how well do you think the class did when moving from station to station? You will see improvement between each practice round.

Coaching 339

Coaching Blended Learning Assignments Middle School 339

Faculty Focus

MAY 2, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on April 22, 2019© Magna Publications. For more articles like this, check out The Teaching Professor subscription! Do you teach one of those courses that promotes lots of student anxiety? The collected data from students can be used to start a discussion. Bailey, M.

Teaching 111

Teaching Multidisciplinary Multiple Choice Questions Exams 111

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Julie York, a computer science and media teacher at South Portland High School in Maine, was scouring the internet for discussion tools for her class when she found TeachFX. York found that TeachFX listened to her very carefully, and generated a detailed feedback report on her specific teaching style. Teaching is hard.

Feedback 218

Feedback Teachers Language Languages 218

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Josh Davis spent 14 years teaching high school special education and middle school history, so he’s well aware of a few classroom constants. We felt strongly about introducing our students to technology in the classroom. Then, I started noticing the ways that GoGuardian changes teaching and builds relationships in the classroom.

Teachers 201

Teachers Students Special Education History 201

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

While that old chestnut long held some truth, it ceased being applicable this past spring, when the “classroom” changed virtually overnight. Built originally for classroom management, many LMS platforms haven’t evolved for today’s highly fluid teaching environment. How do I teach this new concept through video conference?

Distance Learning 187

Distance Learning Learning Math Classroom Management 187

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2025

Dont teach them! Murray emphasizes that this is an ideal time to be involved in teaching technology, whether or not one considers themselves a tech expert. The discussion begins with an introduction to Murrays extensive experience in education, focusing on technologys role in lesson delivery and integration into the curriculum.

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Evaluation Discussions Knowledge Collaborative Learning 144

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2020

Knowing this, I look for tools to energize my teaching, do stuff like: save time. Knowing this, I look for tools to energize my teaching, do stuff like: save time. Flipgrid is a freemium discussion app where teachers (or even students) pose a discussion topic (via video) and students respond with a short video.

Learning 158

Learning Classroom Management Discussions Curriculum 158